a conference on environmental feminist activism

friday and saturday, april 5 & 6, 2013oklahoma city, oklahoma church of the open arms ucc, 3131 n. pennsylvania405.525.9555openarmsok@aol.com

How is violence against women connected with destruction of our environment? The future of life on earth calls for uniting those working in environmental movements and those working in movements for ending violence against women. The goal of this conference is to build networks of concerned activists, to raise awareness, and to connect new people with opportunities to make a difference.

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Jane Caputi

Dr. Jane Caputi has been on faculty at Florida Atlantic University since 1997 as one of two faculty in Women's Studies. Prior to coming to FAU, she was Professor of American Studies and the University of New Mexico. This event is sponsored by the Mary Daly Feminist Spirituality Group, The Peace House, the Church of the Open Arms Social Justice Team, Peace Education Institute, and Herland Sister Resources.